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THE LAST JOURNEY 



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JOHN PEMBERTON, 



TO 



THE HIGHLANDS, AND OTHER PARTS OF SCOTLAND, 



WITH A SKETCH OF HIS CHARACTER. 



BY THOMAS WILKINSON. 



r'UOM THE LONDON EDITION"., 



PHILADELPHIA: 

PUBLISHED BY JAMES P. PARKE, NO. 75, CHESNUT STREET ; 

Sold also dy Abraham Shearman, jr. new-bedford; 
Collins and co.new-york ; David and John C. Allin- 

SON, BURLINGTON, A> :d SAMUEL JeFFERIS, BALTIMORE. 

William Brown, Printer, Church-alley. 



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1811 



SOME ACCOUNT 

OF 

THE LAST JOURNEY 

OF 

JOHN PEMBERTON, 

TO 

THE HIGHLANDS, AND OTHER PARTS OF SCOTLAND, 

WITH A SKETCH OF HIS CHARACTER. 



BY THOMAS 'WILKINSON 



ROM THE LONDON EDITION 



PHILADELPHIA: 
PUBLISHED BY JAMES P. PARKE, NO. 75, CHESNUT STREET j 

Sold also by Abraham Shearman, jr. new-bedford; 
Collins and co. new-york ; David and John C.Allin* 

ON, BURLINGTON, AND SAMUEL JeFFERIS, BALTIMORE, 

William Brown, Printer, Church-alley 
1811 



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TO THE READER 



IT may seem strange that the following little work, copied and 
corrected from the original manuscript thirteen years ago, should 
not have made its appearance until now. It would doubtless have 
appeared more seasonably soon after the decease of the truly esti- 
mable man whose religious labour is the subject of it, especially 
when it is considered that, if it contain any thing interesting, it has 
been lost to some of his near friends who have since left this 
world ; they might have seen a sketch of his pious labours in 
places far removed from the observation of the Religious Society 
of which he was a member, that has been -withheld from them ; 
this I regret. Looking around me for motives by which I may 
reasonably account for this delay, the leading one will appear in 
this simple acknowledgment, ; that I have ever felt a stronger sti- 
mulus to write, than for my writings to appear in print. After the 
following narrative was revised, it had the perusal of some friends, 
with whose opinion I had good reason to be satisfied ; peril aps, how- 
ever, nothing farther would have been done, had not a friend, on 
whose judgment I place some reliance, met with the manuscript, 
and who wrote me a kind and encouraging letter, pressing its pub- 
lication, as containing that which might be useful and acceptable : 
if it so happen, I shall be thankful that my pen has been thus em- 
ployed. 

T. W. 
YAN1VATH, 25th of 9th Mo. 1810, 



PREFACE. 

When it is considered that the generations of 

mankind pass away, and that the deeds of most 

men die before them ; and of those who survive, 

a few more fleeting moments, and they also will 

be remembered no more ; it is among the comforts 

of this transient life, that the actions of the just 

can be collected for general inspection, and record- 

ed for future instruction. And as there is no 

pursuit in this world of equal importance with 

that of labouring, under divine directions for the 

everlasting well-being of our fellow creatures ; 

surely those who have been thus eminently devoted, 

deserve peculiar remembrance : surely those whose 

lives spread a sweet savour in their passage 

through time to eternity, ought not soon to be 

forgotten. Such, I think it will be allowed by all 

who knew him, was my late beloved friend John 

Pemberton. Labours of love among Christians 

of different denominations, were performed by him 

through several successive years in this Island, 

especially in the northern parts of it, where the 



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religious society of which he was a member saw 
little of his trying exercises ; and he seemed to be 
the first of the present day whose prospects exten- 
sively opened in that line, though he has been since 
remarkably succeeded by several worthy friends. 
His modest mind, so far as I observed, entered no 
memorial of his proceedings, and I know not that 
there is any other account in being, besides the me- 
morandums made by me; which if haply perform- 
ed in a manner not altogether unwqrthy the occa- 
sion, may revive, in the minds of survivors, a feel- 
ing sense of his exercises and worth. These re- 
fections, now that he is gone to his everlasting 
home y have induced me to undertake the revisal 
of the following narrative. 

There may likewise be some use in exposing to 
public notice the pious labours, though but of a 
few months* of our worthy friend. The rightly 
influenced, but diffident mind, may feel some sup- 
port on beholding his steady perseverance through 
difficulty and discouragement, in the discharge of 
religious duty ; and the mind that is at ease, yet 
that feels some goodwill to the cause of righteous- 
ness upon earthy may have to pause and consider, 
on beholding this short specimen of the tenor of his 
life, whether some service is not due to that cause 



Vll 



though it extend but to a family, a village, a meet- 
ing, or a neighbourhood. Nay, perhaps those 
who think Utile of these things, on beholding such 
a revival of ancient zeal, may for a moment con- 
sider, that they too have an interest in immortality 
and life, which it behoves them to secure ; and 
even those offender years, who are beginning to 
open the pages of instruction, may, on reading this 
little narrative, feel a desire that they also may 
become obedient children to their heavenly Father. 
If some mention be made of the humble part 
assigned to me in this field of labour, I trust it 
will not be attributed to ostentation ; for my office 
was but like the carrying of the cloaths for them 
that laboured. I considered whether to mention 
myself at all ; and concluded that perhaps it might 
be some encouragement to those who should in 
future be employed in similar, or more trying 
situations, to see how a brother had felt, and fared 
amidst such various intercourse with his fellow 
creatures. From considerations like these, and as 
a testimony of the love I bear my deceased friend, 
I offer with diffident respect, the few folloxuing 
pages to public inspection. 



* 



SOME ACCOUNT, &c. 



IN the monthly meeting held at Penrith on 
the 1st of the Eighth month, 1787, John Pem- 
berton laid before Friends a proposal for my at- 
tending him to Scotland , he observed, that as he 
knew of no companion but aged David Ducat, he 
wished friends to consider his own advanced 
years ; and though he had had no communica- 
tion with me on the subject, he seemed desirous 
that I should accompany him. The meeting 
gave consent. The proposal affected me, bnt I 
could not then leave home : however, getting 
things into a train as fast as I was able, on the 
15th I set off, and am free to acknowledge that I 
left home in diffidence, humility, and tears ; yet 
may thankfully add, that in a little time my 
mind settled in a steady tranquillity. I passed 

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through Carlisle (where I lodged) through Long- 
town, Gretna, and Annan. I now began to dis- 
cover some traces of my friends : wherever I in- 
quired after thern, I heard them mentioned with 
respect, and I soon discovered they had betaken 
themselves to the sea-shore, holding meetings as 
they went on. After a long day's ride, and some 
hours of it in a heavy rain, I found them in the 
evening at Conheath, and arrived just in time to 
sit down with them in a meeting, at which many 
people were assembled, and behaved soberly. 
Another meeting was appointed and held at the 
same place next day ; about the same number 
attended ; John Pemberton appeared both in 
supplication and testimony, and David Ducat in 
the latter. 

18. Before we took our leave, John Pember- 
ton collected the dutiful daughters of our hospi- 
table landlord, and, after a little space of silence, 
addressed them in an endearing manner; some 
of them seemed impressed with good, and re- 
ceived his admonition kindly. Removed to Lan- 
tonside, where a respectable widow received us 
into her house. 

19. Being First-day, we had a meeting in her 
barn : perhaps between two and three hundred 
people collected, and behaved with becoming 



stillness. Silence, which to them might be a 
new thing, appeared neither tiresome nor diffi- 
cult. The meeting seemed to me a much favour- 
ed one. Another meeting was held in the evening ; 
after which John Pemberton took me with him 
to visit a person of some distinction that lived 
near, having a religious concern to speak to him ; 
but he avoided giving an opportunity, and went 
off; his wife, however, seemed very respectful. 

20. Passed on through Dumfries, and had a 
meeting in the evening in the parish of Gloss- 
burn, but it was with the utmost difficulty that 
any place could be had to meet in ; and after 
some hours of fruitless application, all that could 
be obtained was an old barn, of which part of 
the roof had fallen in. It was trying to the na- 
tural disposition, not only to go from door to 
door soliciting accommodation, where we might 
meet those who were disposed to let us have their 
company, but afterwards to sit down amidst bro- 
ken timber, and the ruins of a mouldering build- 
ing, as spectacles to a wondering people. All this 
was indeed trying to me, and full as much as I 
could bear ; but the steady and patient conduct 
of dear John Pemberton, who had relinquished 
the comfortable enjoyments of life to promote 
the well-being of his fellow creatures in a distant 



4 

land, was a stay to my mind ; and after humbly 
waiting for some time, encouragement and peace 
seemed lo spring up amidst these disheartening 
circumstances. Perhaps the Almighty, seeing 
pur trying situation, and the sincerity of our 
hearts, saw meet to comfort us, for our minds 
were turned towards him ; and surely the divine 
Being accepts the pure intention of his creature ! 
Jacob worshipped the Almighty while leaning 
on his staff, and I believe worshipped him as ac- 
ceptably as did Solomon amid the splendor of his 
temple at Jerusalem. My aged friends both ap- 
peared in testimony, and John Pemberton seem- 
ed to be particularly favoured. 

From Glossburn, on the 21st, we proceeded to 
Sanquhar, where the people appeared to be set- 
tled in a suspicious ignorance, and where, not- 
withstanding the mild exertions of J. Pemberton, 
we were refused the town -hall, the school-house, 
Sec. and it was with some difficulty we even 
obtained a barn of our landlord, though himself 
had come of friends' families. John Pemberton 
felt sensibly such unkindness, but his love to the 
people was still greater than his discouragements. 
We gave notice of a meeting, which was attended 
by a tolerable number ; and wishing to soften 
the minds of the people, John Pemberton ap~ 



pointed another meeting next day, which was at- 
tended but by a few. The people were still shy 
and unfriendly ; only one young man^ of the me- 
dical profession, shewed some kindness. John 
Pemberton, still feeling the well-being of the peo- 
ple near to him, and desirous that prejudice might 
be removed from their minds, appointed another 
meeting at six in the evening; to which, I believe 
for more than half an hour, but one person came. 
It seemed like a trial of faith, and mine, I own, 
was, at times, not strong ; however, under the ex- 
ercise of patience, we were comforted : in about 
an hour several gathered, and I thought it a favour- 
ed opportunity. 

23. Went to New Cumnock, where again we 
took much pains to obtain a place to hold a meet- 
ing in, but all seemed shut against us. John 
Pemberton observed, that he had never known it 
so difficult before. We then went to a school a 
little way from the town ; the master said he 
would grant the use of the house, but should 
like to have the minister's consent ; to him we 
applied, and found him rather a venerable look- 
ing old man. I shall mention a little of what 
passed, as a specimen of the prejudice we met 
with in those parts. John Pemberton informed 
him, that from a sense of duty, and a love to man* 



6 

kind, he had left his native country of America, 
and was come to see the people in this land, and 
that if he pleased to consent to the schoolmaster's 
granting his school. house, we proposed to have a 
religious meeting there in the evening : he repli- 
ed, * The people here are well informed, and we 
have no need of you.' John Pemberton said he 
had met with very kind and liberal conduct from 
many persons of his profession in different parts of 
Scotland (mentioning the names of several ;) that 
he, at his advanced age, had come some thou- 
sands of miles to see the people, and that he hoped 
he would consent to the request. He then ask- 
ed, * What do you think of the sacraments ? 
' What do you think of baptism V John Pember- 
ton replied, ' We think, with the scriptures, that 
it is not the putting away the filth of the body, 
but the answer of a good conscience, that is es- 
sential ; and we are not concerned to turn men 
from form to form, but to turn them to God.' He 
answered, * It will not do ; it will not do : I have 
read your Barclay, and do not like him ;' with 
other remarks, that were such a violation of good 
manners, that I forbear to insert them. After 
some more fruitless efforts, I returned to the 
schoolmaster, and sitting down by him, began to 
converse on other subjects, when he presently said 



we should have the school ; and being told the 
time we proposed to hold the meeting, he directed 
his scholars to spread information through their 
families. A tolerable number assembled, and be- 
haved well, and the meeting was in degree satis- 
factory. A young man (the old minister's son) 
and the schoolmaster, came afterwards, and spent 
the evening with us at our quarters. 

23. Went to Old Cumnock ; similar difficul- 
ties continued in procuring a place to meet in : at 
length some liberal minded women accommodated 
us with a pretty large house, where we had a 
crowded and satisfactory meeting, in which John 
Pemberton was much favoured in proclaiming 
many gospel truths. The shyness and prejudice 
subsisting in those parts might in some degree be 
accounted for: the people were much divided 
among themselves, and were visited by such a 
variety of preachers, zealous in spreading different 
opinions, that, as some of them owned, they were 
fearful of every thing, and hardly knew what to 
follow ; while others were so tenacious of certain 
opinions and performances, that it seemed quite 
destructive of all Christian charity. John Pember- 
ton, sensible of this, was often concerned to ex- 
plain (in substance) that true religion and sub- 



stantial happiness consist not in speculative opi- 
nions, but in purity and innocence, in living under 
the cross of Christ, in knowing our peace made 
with God, and feeling a portion of his love pre- 
vailing in our hearts ; and he generally enforced 
these truths by pertinent texts of scripture. It 
sometimes happened that we met with individuals, 
who started objections to the principles of Chris- 
tianity ; on these occasions, John Pemberton, with 
serious firmness, assigned the reasons for his be- 
lief in the personal appearance of our Saviour upon 
earth, and his spiritual appearance in the soul ; 
the first, as a subject to be sincerely believed ; the 
second, as a power, whose refining influence is to 
be felt and co-operated with, that the corruptions 
of our nature may be done away, and that we may 
be made followers of the holy pattern that was 
set before us, when <; the Word become flesh, and 
dwelt amongst us ;" and finally be made fit in- 
habitants for that pure and heavenly kingdom, 
where no evil can be admitted, but the presence 
of the Father and the Son will be enjoyed for 
ever. 

25. Proceeded through Kilmarnock to Kilma- 
urs. Here we found it ea^y to obtain con- 



venience for holding a meeting, which might be 
owing to John Pemberton's acquaintance with 
Alexander Munro, who had served as a major in 
the English army during the war with America. 
He procured the Council-house for us, where, 
on the 26th, we had two meetings. The people 
appeared shy of meeting with us, but A. Munro, 
his wife and family, attended. His wife seemed 
a tender-spirited woman, and conducted herself 
with much solidity, appearing at times to be 
under religious impressions. We spent the 
evening agreeably with A. Munro and his fa- 
mily. John Pemberton's conversation was truly 
edifying : he opened our principles, and the or- 
der subsisting in our society, which were much 
approved. 

27. We had proposed to go forward ; but 
John Pemberton, with much brotherly confi- 
dence, consulted us about offering another 
meeting, and informing us that, notwithstanding 
the prejudice of the people, his mind was still 
drawn towards them. We wished him to feel 
his mind easy before we proceeded ; another 
meeting was appointed at six o'clock in the 
evening. A. Munro went round the neigh- 
bourhood, and among the farm-houses, with us, 
to inform the people ; and not only his wifr 

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and children, but servants, were at the meeting, 
which was more numerously attended than any 
of the preceding : but though several were par 
ticularly solid, seeming under religious impres- 
sions, yet we experienced the rudest conduct 
I ever beheld on such an occasion : not only 
many within were unsettled, and acted in an 
unbecoming manner, but a mob collected with- 
out, shouting, and giving other proofs of in- 
decorous behaviour. On going to the door at 
different times, to endeavour to still them, and 
at last taking my stand on the stairs, I was fre- 
quently hit by the dirt that was thrown at me : 
it was, notwithstanding all this, a refreshing and 
favoured season. John Pemberton and David 
Ducat both appeared in testimony, and John 
Pemberton earnestly expostulated with parents, 
masters and teachers, saying, that he had never 
seen such wild behaviour through all Scotland 
before. On our quitting the meeting, the 
worthy wife of Alexander Munro came and took 
hold of my hand, saying, that it appeared to her 
as if the people were possessed. I told her it 
was lamentable for their own sakes : as for us, 
they could not hurt us after we were gone, and 
that they were more the objects of our pity thari 
of our anger. 



11 



Before we left the place, John Pemberton 
said that things were unlike what they had been 
before ; the gospel spring seemed so low, that 
perhaps the Master was about to conclude the 
work. It was no light matter to proceed under 
such discouragements, but he was fearful to re- 
turn before the right time. He concluded to try 
a place or two more, and if way did not open, 
perhaps his labours might then close. 

28. Proceeded forward, and passed through 
Glasgow to Killpatrick. Here we found a great 
change in the minds of the people respecting 
us : we easily obtained by far the largest and most 
commodious room we had hitherto had. The 
people seemed cordially disposed ; invited us 
to their houses, and treated us with much kind- 
ness and respect. A meeting was held on the 
29th. The people flocked round us ; several 
hundreds attended, and in general behaved 
soberly. My friends were much opened : John 
Pemberton appeared in testimony and suppli- 
cation, and afterwards in affectionate exhort- 
ation, and it seemed to me the most favoured 
meeting we had held since I joined them. Ano- 
ther meeting was held next day at the same 
place, at the close of which John Pemberton 
proposed holding one the same evening at 



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Dunglass, a village a little forward. When we 
arrived, we found that a respectable person had 
kindly provided two places for our choice, and 
had spread information himself. Things were 
now widely altered : here we met with nothing 
but openness, civility, and kindness. A large 
body of people assembled in the evening, and 
were still and attentive ; many of them sat as so- 
lidly as if they had professed with us : some mo- 
dest, innocent-looking young women seemed par- 
ticularly gmve and interested. Both my friends 
were much favoured in public labour ; John Pern- 
berton remarkably so. Towards the close his of 
testimony, he drew an affecting description his of 
own situation, his motives for leaving his own coun- 
try, &c. saying that his beloved wife, his native 
country, and dear connections, were as near to 
him as those of other men to them ; but the love 
of mankind, and his sense of duty to the Al- 
mighty, prevailed over all. He described this 
Island as a highly favoured land, whose receiv- 
ed mercies call loudly for our gratitude ; while 
surrounding nations had been visited with the 
sword, with pestilence, with earthquakes, inunda- 
tions, and other calamities, this had been spared. 
After meeting the people crowded round us, 
every room in the large inn was filled ; many 



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were desirous of conversing with us, request- 
ing John Pemberton's company in different rooms, 
with which he complied, opening our princi- 
ples among them, and exhorting them to a so- 
ber and godly life. 

Our way now seemed opened, our drooping 
spirits revived, and we entered the Highlands on 
the 31st. after travelling through a mountainous 
and thinly peopled country, where we met with 
many of the poor inhabitants coming down to the 
Lowlands against harvest ; some groupes of them 
were sitting on the road- side, eating their humble 
fare. We reached Inverary on the 1st of the 
ninth month, and were received with great open- 
ness, cordiality and kindness ; several places were 
offered us to hold a meeting in, but a room on 
the ground floor in the large inn was selected at 
last. 

2. Being the first day of the week, many of 
the Highlanders came from the mountains to their 
place of worship at Inverary. There are two ser- 
mons preached on First-days, I was told, the one in 
English, the other in Erse or Gaelic, which is the 
language of the native Highlanders. While walk- 
ing round, I was pleased and affected at the solid 
deportment of the Gaelic assembly, which had col- 



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lected to the amount of several hundreds, and 
stood generally silent and still without doors, till 
the English sermon was finished. We had our 
meeting appointed at the time the last might be 
supposed to conclude ; the room was soon filled, 
and many hundreds stood without ; a very still 
and commendable behaviour was manifested dur- 
ing the assembly. The duchess of Argyle, her 
son and daughters, with several other persons of dis- 
tinction, attended ; the duchess sat very solidly, 
and her mind seemed to be thoughtfully exercised. 
John Pemberton appeared with power and au- 
thority, both in testimony and prayer : and though 
what he had to offer was no way flattering to ele- 
vated stations, when the meeting closed, the duch- 
ess came up and shook hands with him, express- 
ed her satisfaction, and made some friendly in- 
quiries. 

Another meeting was appointed at five in the 
afternoon ; and, being desirous to accommodate 
as many as might attend, it was thought best to 
hold it in a shade belonging to the duke. Every 
accommodation was made that the shortness of 
the time would allow : trees were rolled round 
the shade for seats for the people ; a large num- 
ber, I think near a thousand, attended, and be- 
haved with becoming stillness. After the meet 



15 

ing concluded, several showed great kindness to 
us, by inviting us to their houses, and other at- 
tentions. 

3. John Pemberton felt concerned to have 
another meeting, which, in order to accommodate 
the poor labouring people, was appointed at six 
o'clock.; it also was held in the shade. The 
duke and duchess, with their family and visitors, 
attended with the first, and sat solidly amongst 
us till it was nearly dark. I thought the meeting 
was very satisfactory. David Ducat appeared 
with a convincing testimony, and John Pember- 
ton with great life and power ; the witness in se- 
veral seemed to be reached ; the duchess in par- 
ticular appeared to be much affected. During 
our stay, the duke entered at different times in- 
to conversation with John Pemberton, and liberal- 
ly provided him with some comforts not usually 
met with in the Highlands. 

4. Passed on to Lochgillphead ; had an even- 
ing meeting there, and another at eleven o'clock 
next day. Captain Mac-Lauchlane, who had 
seen us at Inverary, and met with us again here, 
gave us very pressing invitations to his house at 
Ormsay ; so after meeting -we set off, and had a 
sample, for perhaps ten miles, of ancient High- 



16 

land road, which admits the travelling but of oiie 
person at a time ; we however arrived safely, and 
were received with true hospitality, 

6*. Had a meeting in one of the barns of our 
kind host, of which he and his servants spread 
information round the neighbourhood; but as, 
in these parts, not many understand English, no 
great numbers attended. After meeting, John 
Pemberton collected the captain's sisters, four 
agreeable young women, and, after a little space 
of silence, had some affectionate exhortation for 
them. Though we were quite strangers to cap- 
tain Mac-Lauchlane, before we took our leave 
he told us, with much confidence and kindness, 
that having been long from home, and being now 
out of the way of procuring money, that as tra- 
velling as we did was expensive, we were welcome 
to have any sum we pleased. We acknowledg- 
ed his kindness, and were truly thankful to find 
the hearts of those to whom we were unknown 
so opened towards us, but had not occasion to ac- 
cept the offer of this generous stranger. On 
the 7th, his younger brother, an officer also, ac- 
companied us some miles on foot. We had a 
meeting at Tarbet, by Loch Fyne, in the even- 
ing. 

8. Went to Campbelton, where the Provost 



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granted the town hall, and we gave notice of a 
meeting to be held next day at eleven o'clock. 
When it drew near that time we received a few 
lines from the Provost, expressing his fears that 
if the meeting were held in an upper story, the 
crowd that might be expected to assemble would 
endanger the floor. The meeting and the hour 
were appointed, and we had not time to proyide 
another place, so we concluded to offer ourselves 
at the public cross ; it was a tall stone, surround- 
ed with steps ; we went and sat down thereon in 
silence, by ourselves. In a little time the people 
began to gather round us, looking on one ano- 
ther and on us, perhaps wondering what it meant, 
as I believe no meeting was ever held by any of 
our society in those parts ; yet no scoffing or 
insult was offered us, nor was any thing of a light 
behaviour observable. Our minds were turned 
inward, and, I believe, experienced something 
of the promise made to those whose hearts are 
stayed on the Lord, and who trust in him. Though 
it was long before any thing was said, yet, in 
these outwardly-trying circumstances, I believe 
more refreshment and peace were experienced 
than is often met with in our own meetings.— 
My friends were both enlarged in testimony, 
John Pemberton, in a lively manner, exhorted 

D 



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the people to become acquainted with their Ma- 
ker, and be at peace with him. The day was ve- 
ry hot, and dear John Pemberton was ready to 
faint, from being exposed bare-headed to the sun : 
another meeting was appointed in the afternoon, 
at the same place. After meeting, the minister, 
— - — Robertson, paid us a friendly visit at our 
quarters. He told us we should have had his 
church, but that he of himself could not well grant 
it, there being two of them equally concerned, 
and his colleague was absent : he recommended 
a green that lay before it, where he said he had 
often preached. Uniting with the proposal, I 
Went to pitch on a spot, and to place chairs ; the 
crowd of people that surrounded and followed 
me was aweful. I believe that, in a few minutes 
after my friends took their seats, near fifteen hun- 
dred assembled ; many were on the walls, and 
on the neighbouring trees ; a general stillness pre- 
vailed, and it was not long before way opened 
with John Pemberton for religious communica- 
tion. Though I am fearful what was delivered 
could not be distinctly heard by the most dis- 
tant of the assembly, yet no disorder ensued ; and 
I trust we were thankful to the Father of mercies 
and Fountain of good, for preservation and peace 
amidst such a host of strangers. The minister. 



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after meeting, pressed us kindly to go to his 
house and spend the evening, which we did, and 
I hope profitably. 

10. Had a meeting at Barr. I rode among 
the cottages and cornfields, informing the people, 
and found but few that understood English ; those 
that did seemed pleased at the information, though 
it was often difficult to make them rightly conceive 
what was intended. 

1 1. John Pemberton appeared to be in a tri* 
ed, stripped situation. He said his mind was not 
clear of Campbelton, but he felt so much poverty 
and weakness, that he hardly seemed to have, 
strength to proceed. He wished me to feel with 
him, and to express my sentiments. I replied, 
that I did feel with him, but my views were not 
so clear as to enable me to advise ; that I was 
ready to do what I could for his relief; it was 
with such views that I left home. After some 
further conversation we felt easiest to return to 
Campbelton, and soon obtained a very large room, 
which had been before refused us, and the pro- 
prietors cheerfully removed a large quantity of 
grain. We had two meetings in this place; 
and when we were about to take our leave, many 
of the inhabitants of Campbelton expressed much 



20 

satisfaction with our visit, and wished us to have 
staid longer amongst them. 

12. Set off for Southend : in our way we 
met major Campbell and his wife in their carriage ; 
he had seen us at Campbelton ; he turned back, 
to introduce us to his father David Campbell, 
minister at Southend, who received us kindly, 
and offered us his church, which we accepted, and 
on the I3th had a meeting therein. 

J.4. Had another meeting at the same place 
in the forenoon, and one at Nockney-hall in the 
evening, where the people were remarkably still, 
and the meeting was satisfactory. 

15. In the mornting John Pemberton express- 
ed a concern to return to Southend, a nd desired 
me to go back, and consult the minister about hav- 
ing another meeting in his place of worship on 
First-day. The errand to me seemed discourag- 
ing, as we had already partaken of David Camp- 
bell's kindness, had had two meetings in his 
church, and had taken leave of him and his fa- 
mily ; yet wishing that my friend might clear him- 
self as he went along, I returned, though with a 
mind embarrassed and depressed ; however, I was 
kindly received by the minister ; we had much 
conversation together, and he again readily grant- 
ed his church, after he had preached, which he 



21 

said he could not well omit, lest he should be blam- 
ed by his brethren the presbytery. I now re- 
turned to my friends, and we again arrived at 
David Campbell's on First-day the 16th ; but 
as he was in years, and the weather was uncom- 
monly stormy, he declined preaching altogether. 
We went at one o'clock, and several collected : 
John Pemberton and David Ducat both appear- 
ed in testimony, and another meeting was appoint- 
ed at half after four. We dined with the minis- 
ter, and he accompanied us to meeting, after 
which we took leave of him in an affectionate man- 
ner. We had lodged with a farmer of the name 
of Thompson, and returned to him again ; he and 
his family were kind to us, and were religious 
people. The whole family collected to their de- 
votions, both morning and evening : they first 
sung a psalm, then read a chapter in the New 
Testament, and afterwards kneeled down to pray- 
ers, which were the longest I had heard, and in 
which they remembered us their guests. When 
these were concluded, the master of the family 
said, that if we had any thing to communicate 
they were ready to hear us. John Pemberton re- 
plied, he was concerned to caution them, lest such 
religious practices, if unattended by correspondent 



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feelings, might degenerate into a form. David 
Ducat entered into argument with him, which 
was perhaps conducted with too much warmth 
on both sides : John Pemberton and I said but 
little. Though I should not decline, to the best 
of my ability, to defend the fundamentals of Christ- 
ianity, when called in question, yet I do not often 
iind much inclination to dispute with the differ- 
ent professors of the Christian faith on particular 
points. These persons seemed to me to be sin- 
cere in their religious exercises, and sincerity, it 
is hoped, will have its reward. Surely they will 
not miss of the scripture promise annexed to the 
handing forth of the cup of cold water, for to us 
ihey were indeed as hospitable as their limited 
circumstances would allow. — This large family 
was maintained on a farm which was rented at 
£18 a year ; and I have no hesitation to relate, 
that here we all three slept on one poor bed, 
which was kindly given up to us by the master 
of the family and his wife : yet I remember no 
remark or murmuring from my aged friend John 
Pemberton on the occasion. It is in much good 
will that I now desire to give a caution to those in 
the ministry, who, in more affluent circumstances, 
sometimes visit their humbler brethren. Dear 



23 

friends, be always careful that, by a high and dis- 
satisfied behaviour, you do not counteract your 
service. You ought not to expect from those 
whose hands are hard with toil, and who get their 
bread by the sweat of their brows, those niceties 
of behaviour and delicate attentions you may have 
been accustomed to ; and yet these to whom I 
am alluding are often possessed of strong sen- 
sibilities, which it would be a pity to wound, and 
we all know there is something in man that feels 
sensibly the slights of his superiors. Remember 
also, that the food and accommodation of the Sa- 
viour of mankind were poor and simple, and to 
the poor he always was meek : the nearer you 
approach the example of your great Master, the 
likelier it is that his work should succeed. The 
truly concerned, I believe, will feel it right ra- 
ther to promote moderation than expence. On 
the other hand, I hope you, dear friends, who in 
lower situations receive these on such arduous 
errands, will receive them as your best friends and 
most welcome visitors, since it is your good they 
have in view. Do not be looking out for occa- 
sions of offence from those whom ye may think 
above you : consider the sacrifice of those who 
live at home amidst the various comforts of life, 



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yet who expose themselves to the hardships of 
travel and the inclemency of seasons for your 
sakes. Be assured, i they are sometimes silent 
and even distant in their behaviour, it does not 
originate in disrespect or want of good will : their 
minds are often deeply and inwardly exercised on 
your account, and their outward accommodation 
is a subject foreign to their thoughts. Remem- 
ber also, should they sometimes seek to be alone, 
that exhausted spirits and long exercised minds 
want at times retirement and rest. I am well 
aware, that to many these remarks are entirely su- 
perfluous, yet I believe there are others to whom 
these considerations may not be unseasonable. 
Our society is composed of persons in very diff- 
erent situations in life, anb in no society existing 
do those of different circumstances mingle so 
much together : then on the one hand, let not the 
accommodations of wealth be looked for where 
wealth is not, and on the other, let it be remem- 
bered, that what custom has made necessaries to 
some, are indulgencies to others, and that the 
poor man in health has greatly the advantage of 
the rich man, in the hour of hardship and bodily 
exertion. Finally, I believe that it would tend to 
the humbling, and rendering thankful for their 
situations, the minds of all amongst us, could 



25 

they but explore the recesses of these solitary 
mountains, and there behold the accommodations 
of the poor inhabitants. I have been in human 
habitations that neither afforded a bed, a table, 
nor a chair ; yet there the tender infant was rear- 
ed, and there age and infirmity reposed. I have 
seen these poor people naked and defenceless be- 
low the knee, in the roughest roads and most in- 
clement seasons ; and I have been told, that in the 
severe frosts of winter the road is sometimes tin- 
ged with the blood of their wounded feet. Can 
we reflect on these things, and be uneasy with our 
own allotments ? For these are our brethren and 
our sisters, the children of one common parent, 
planted by the same good Providence as in- 
habitants of this globe with ourselves, and joint 
heirs with us of immortal happiness. 

17. In the morning John Pemberton, with 
much humility, informed us, that he still found 
his mind bent towards Southend, and proposed 
to our consideration the attempting of another 
meeting. David Ducat seemed clear, and in- 
clined to journey forward. I was fearful, lest, 
by attempting too much, we might close up 
the minds of the people, but was free to return 
with my friend, if he could not: be easy : he was 

E 



26 

willing to try, and accordingly we travelled about 
live and twenty miles, and had a meeting at 
Tynelane. The people were remarkably cor- 
dial. The inhabitants of two villages offered to 
accommodate us with a place to meet in ; they 
readily undertook to give notice themselves, and 
in the meeting were very still and attentive. Lodg- 
ed at Tynelane ; John Pemberton slept but lit- 
tle. 

18. In the morning John Pemberton seemed 
discouraged, saying that his was a tribulated path ; 
he found his mind still drawn towards the place 
we had left, but for what he could not tell ; he 
desired us to communicate our sentiments with 
brotherly freedom. I observed, that though I 
felt unable to advise, I would cheerfully return 
with him, to try if he could obtain his liberty. 
David Ducat inclined to stay, so John Pember- 
ton and I returned to Southend, twenty-five miles. 
Though our return to me appeared almost awe- 
ful, yet we still found the doors of David Camp- 
bell open to receive us, and I could not but ad- 
mire with what liberal-mindedness he granted us 
his place of worship, his house, and every thing 
we wanted. Though I took much pains in 
spreading notice of a meeting, yet the afternoon 



27 

being fine, and the people busy with their grain, 
no great numbers attended ; however, I thought 
John Pemberton was much favoured. The even- 
ing was spent agreeably with the minister and 
his family, major Campbell, and others. In the 
freedom of conversation Margaret Campbell thus 
addressed John Pemberton, " You see, Mr. Pern- 
berton, father has given you his kirk, and attend- 
ed you several times ; suppose you go to church 
on Sunday, and hear father : we have some ele- 
gant preachers in the Highlands." John gravely 
replied, " We have a testimony to bear against 
an hired ministry." On our retiring to rest we 
took an affectionate leave, hoping to go forward 
early in the morning. 

19. In the morning our trials were not at an 
end : it might be for the proving of our faith ; 
and mine, alas ! was at times likely to give way. 
My dear companion did not yet feel clear of the 
place, but said that, nevertheless, if I was dissa- 
tisfied, he would proceed ; that to himself it 
was very trying almost to force meetings on the 
people ; and that he had never found himself so 
detained in Scotland before. I earnestly wished 
to have him set at liberty, and was willing to 
wait and try the issue of an attempt for another 
meeting, though it had been the most exercisjpg 



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circumstance of our whole journey, and what 
made it more particularly so, were our increasing 
obligations to a minister of another profession. 
We could not be accommodated with a place to 
meet in, or with lodgings, elsewhere, and it would 
now have hurt both them and us to have attempt- 
ed a removal. However, for my own part, I now 
felt almost perfect resignation ; and when the 
minister and family appeared, they treated us I 
think with increased kindness. I went among 
the farms and cottages, to spread information a- 
mong the people as well as I was able. . David 
Ducat arrived before meeting, which was more 
numerously attended than that of the preceding 
evening. John Pemberton appeared twice in tes- 
timony, in which he was enlarged, and lively ; 
David Ducat seemed also favoured, and the meet- 
ing was satisfactory. The minister and his fa- 
mily attended ; he expressed his approbation of 
the truths delivered : indeed, David Campbell ap- 
peared to me an extraordinary instance of open- 
mindedness. When his parishioners expressed 
some dissatisfaction at our sitting with our hats on 
in their place of worship, he removed any unfa- 
vourable impressions they might have to us on that 
account, saying he supposed (for he was blind) 



29 

that when we serve God by public speaking, we 
were uncovered, which was all that was necessa- 
ry. He likewise prayed for us at his table, peti- 
tioning the Almighty to prosper our labours to the 
good of the people, and our own peace ; and 
showed us every mark of kindness and affection, 
as though we had been united with him in religi- 
ous society. The evening was spent in much 
cordiality ; on our retiring to rest, the family de- 
sired us not to leave the place till after we had 
breakfasted, offering to rise at a much earlier hour 
than they were accustomed to, which they did ; 
and we took leave of this worthy family with some 
tenderness on both sides. Margaret Campbell 
observed it was hard to have such guests, and ne- 
ver to see them more.* 

* I have described the sense we had of the kindness of 
this family : their attachment to John Pemberton was ex- 
pressed in different letters, after my return. In one from 
the minister and his daughter in conjunction, David Camp- 
bell thus expresses himself : " I have often thought with 
surprize how you could undertake such a journey, and make 
such a circuit at that season of the year, through the wild- 
est parts of Scotland ; surely it must have endangered the 
health and life of the good and worthy Mr Pemberton, than 
whom I never knew a better man, — Indeed, we all spoke 
with regret at the blank we felt at the departure of our much 
esteemed friends from this house. We never had guests 
whom we more regarded, on account of their general charac- 



3Q 

Thus what in prospect appeared difficult and 
even aweful, was in the issue pleasant and satis^ 
factory. Indeed, it was greatly trying to appoint 
meeting after meeting till the sixth time : but the 
peace and serenity with which we rode from this 
place were worth what we had undergone. Sure- 
ly these trying exercises, and their issue, afford an 
encouraging lesson of obedience. Since in this 
state of probation, sorrow for a season is the lot 
of all the children of men ; to the wicked and re- 
bellious, sorrow without consolation ; yet let not 
the sincere, though afflicted, be discouraged ; for 
when through suffering and trial they are establish- 
ed in faithfulness, they will at times feel a sweet- 
ness, serenity and peace, which can only be ex- 
perienced from a participation of the divine influ- 

ter, their disinterested profession, and unwearied endeavours 
in promoting the happiness and most valuable interests of 
mankind ; and wish, if it was consistent with the will of hea- 
ven, to have a repetition of the same agreeable intercourse." 
Margaret Campbell says, « How often have 1 thought on the 
very amiable and heavenly-minded Mr. Pemberton, and most 
sincerely regret that in all probability I had taken my last 
adieu of him in this world ; also lamented that I knew not 
his value till after his departure, else with what earnestness 
should I have entreated his favouring us with a few days 
more of his much valued society. Often do I think of his 
beautiful gentle admonitions with admiration, and wish them 
interwoven with my every action." &c. 



SI 

ence. We returned by the way we had come, 
and arriving at our expected quarters in the dark, 
found the house so full of company, that we were 
obliged to ride near ten miles further, and lodged 
at Tarbet. 

21. Rode to Lochgillphead. Many trying 
and some affecting circumstances happened in 
this journey ; I shall relate one that occurred to- 
day. About noon a terrible hurricane arose ; two 
vessels from Loch Fyne were riding at anchor in 
sight, one of them broke loose, struck on a sand 
bank, and filled. The seamen belonging to the 
other, except a little boy, were on shore. To go 
to their own vessel seemed impracticable : they of- 
ten attempted to fetch the men from the other, 
but the waves as often heaved the boat on shore 
again ; how feeble are the efforts of poor mortal man, 
when the elements of the Almighty are in motion ! 
— Many people were on the beach ; the lamen- 
tations of the women were pitiable. We exert- 
ed ourselves ; and after dragging the boat along 
the shore to another point, the seamen were able 
to bring off the hands from the nearest vessel : 
all our concern was now for the boy. I pro- 
posed dragging the boat along the shore, perhaps 
almost a mile, to a near situation, whence it 



32 

might be driven by the waves to the other ves 
sel ; the seamen however did not adopt the pro- 
posal, and the dark shades of the tempestuous 
night closed on the poor boy. The reflections 
arising from this circumstance spread a sadness 
and gloom over our minds, and when day broke 
in the morning I perceived that the ship had 
gone down. A mastiff dog on board had swam 
on shore. 

22. Proceeded to Goatfield, and were kindly 
received and entertained by Joseph Latham, an 
Englishman, superintendant of Argyle ironworks. 
We had two meetings on the 23d at this place, 
which were attended by a considerable number of 
people, whose sober and orderly conduct was very 
commendable. Here David Ducat was very un- 
well, being often obliged to lie down, and became 
much discouraged, speaking often of his dear wife, 
whom he seemed to fear he should not see again. 
I did what I could to comfort him, and was much 
concerned on his account : but few, I think, would 
have travelled under such disheartening circum- 
stances as lie then did, finding, day after day, 
great difficulty in riding, owing to a very painful 
complaint : yet his zeal was remarkable, and he 
still inclined to persevere. On the 24th he was 



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somewhat better, and we proceeded slowly to Aro- 
quhar, where on the 25th we had a meeting, which 
seemed a solid and favoured opportunity. After 
dinner, we travelled a few miles to Luss, where we 
had a meeting in the evening, which was attended 
by a considerable number of people, who were par- 
ticularly attentive, and expressed their satisfaction 
afterwards. 

26. We had now rode an hundred miles on 
our return towards England, partly on account of 
David Ducat's poor state of health ; he, however, 
now seemed recruiting, and John Pemberton's 
prospects opening northward, we turned back a- 
gain, and had a meeting in the evening at Tarbet, 
by Loch Lomond, which was at first much unset- 
tled, by the disorderly conduct of a person in li- 
quor ; but having placed him in a chair, and taken 
my seat by him, he became still, and the meeting 
issued favourably* 

27. Proceeded to Tynedrome, and had a 
meeting there ; a good degree of solemnity was 
experienced in the time of silence. David Ducat 
had very instructive service ; John Pemberton also 
appeared in a very lively manner, and the people 
sat remarkably still and attentive. I thought it 
one of the most satisfactory meetings we had had 



34 

in our journey ; and I believe we rejoiced in hum- 
ble thankfulness that our heavenly Father had re- 
freshed us together with his good presence, and 
filled our hearts with his love, and the love of our 
fellow creatures, in such a poor solitary part of the 
earth. 

28, Passed on to Dalmally, a pleasant and 
populous vale in Glenorchy. In my walks to give 
notice of a meeting, I met with the minister, 
Joseph Mac-Intire, a frank, friendly, and sensible 
man. We entered into conversation ; he was 
going to visit a sick person, and I accompanied 
him : our discourse turned on religious subjects, 
such as the doctrines of our and other societies. 
He put many serious and judicious questions to 
me, which I answered as well as I was able ; and 
he very candidly told me before we parted, that if 
such were our religious principles and practice, 
we had every thing necessary to salvation. Un- 
derstanding that I came from England, he said he 
had been there, and had been shocked at the levity 
and lightness of behaviour in the places of wor- 
ship there, but that there could hardly be a great- 
er solemnity than was maintained in a Highland 
congregation. He pressed me to bring my friends 
with me to see him, and said he and his 



35 

whole family would come to meeting ; which they 
did, together with many respectable people, all of 
whom behaved with remarkable sobriety and at- 
tention. John Pemberton seemed more than com- 
monly favoured in different testimonies. The 
meeting was a season of solemn worship, I trust 
to the honour of the great Master, and many after- 
wards expressed their satisfaction therewith. We 
spent the evening with the minister and his family, 
and were much pleased with one another : his wife 
was a plain woman, and when we were on the sub- 
jects of an hired ministry, on war, &c. notwith- 
standing the profession of her husband, and though 
she had a son or sons in the army, she was unequi- 
vocally of our opinion, and spoke her sentiments 
without the least reserve. 

29. Set off for Bunawe at five in the morning; 
at which time the minister was looking for us, and 
came to meet us with a book of William Penn's 
in his hand, which John Pemberton had given him 
last evening (many little pious works were dispers- 
ed through Scotland by John Pemberton ;) he took 
a kind leave of us, and we parted from him as from 
one to whom we were in some degree united. We 
passed on to Lorn Furness, and took up our lodg- 
ings at the house of John Satterthwaite, who, with 



36 

his wife, were the only members of our society in 
the Highlands of Scotland. A meeting was ap- 
pointed next day : John Satterthwaite took much 
pains in spreading information thereof through the 
neighbourhood, to a considerable distance. 

SO. In the morning many came several miles to 
meeting ; lakes and arms of the sea run up here 
among the mountains in various directions, which 
the people were seen crossing in boats from differ- 
ent quarters. A considerable number assembled, 
and behaved with remarkable solidity, without any 
appearance of lightness or of whispering ; and 
though it seemed scarcely reasonable to suppose 
any of them had been at a meeting before, yet 
they sat as still and as orderly as if they had been 
trained up amongst us from their childhood. We 
have sometimes seen conduct of a very different 
kind, even among the well-disposed: it is often 
no easy matter to make strangers feel the propriety 
of waiting in silence before the Lord. As the out- 
ward order of society sometimes suggests hints that 
lead towards divine truths, it is remarkable that the 
various professors of Christianity have not more 
frequently discovered, that the servant who waits 
in silent attention on his Master is likeliest to dis- 
cover his will, and be most in his favour. Thus 



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it appears to me that the most acceptable homage 
to the all-seeing, all-knowing Master and Sove- 
reign of the universe, is waiting in humble, reve- 
rent silence before him : and when we meet for 
the purpose of worshipping him, instead of rushing 
into his presence with speeches of our own contriv- 
ing, the fruits of our own self-sufficiency, which 
he knows are not descriptive of our situation, or 
consistent with his will respecting us ; that it is 
more pleasing in his sight to wait in all humility 
and singleness of heart, to feel his love operate in 
our minds, and a portion of his good spirit refresh 
our hearts. Thus would his worship, whether in 
vocal homage, or silent adoration, be an offering 
of his own preparing, and consequently would be 
acceptable in his sight : and while such a dispo- 
sition prevailed, even if he saw meet, for the trial 
of our constancy, to withhold his favour from us, 
I have no doubt but our patient dedication of heart 
would be well pleasing to him. Another meeting 
was appointed in the afternoon ; nearly as many 
assembled as before, and behaved with equal still- 
ness. In both meetings my friends had acceptable 
service, and in one of them John Pemberton was 
favoured in weighty prayer. 



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1st of Tenth month we set of for Fort William, 
and crossed lakes and arms of the sea. The or- 
der of nature and society seems inverted in these 
parts : it is the province of man to till the earth 
and encounter the sea, to engage in toil, in diffi- 
culty and hardship, for the good of his species, the 
support of his children, and the comfort of his 
companion; to whose lot a benevolent Creator 
has assigned the domestic atttentions, the soothing 
of his toils, and the cheering of his leisure : but 
here the females are employed in the most labo- 
rious exercises. We were rowed over lakes and 
arms of the sea by women, who, when we and our 
horses were on board (such is the force of habit) 
would plunge into the water, push off the boat, 
and then spring with the liveliest signs of cheerful- 
ness and contentment to their oars, at which I 
certainly felt no reluctance in assisting them. We 
had proceeded about ten or fifteen miles, when 
John Pemberton consulted us about returning 
back a few miles : he said he had felt a con- 
cern to visit a place we had passed, yet willing 
to get on, had not discovered it to us ; but 
that it now felt so heavy, he hardly seemed 



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able to proceed. We returned ; and towards 
evening, finding ourselves among poor huts, with- 
out inn or place of accommodation where we 
could lodge, we observed at a distance a genteel 
place, Loch NelL, towards which we rode. On 
this occasion I could not but admire the easy- 
courage of John Pemberton, who, after alighting, 
being shown through winding walks to where the 
venerable owner stood, overlooking some work- 
men, told her he had " a favour to ask of her,^ 
and on her inquiring what, he replied, " only a 
night's lodging ;" to which she answered courte- 
ously, " you are very welcome to that." She 
entertained us with great kindness, and soon dis- 
covered to us that she was a neice of May Dru al- 
mond's, and had seen much of friends. Her 
name was Campbell ; she was a widow, and had 
an only son, who was on his travels, and who she 
said perhaps might go to Philadelphia, if so, she 
would direct him to make as free with John Pem- 
berton. We had a satisfactory meeting in one 
of her offices in the morning ; herself, family and 
servants attending. Immediately afterwards, I 
set off for Cragnook, to make preparation there 
for a meeting in the evening, and easily obtained 
all the accommodation that conic] br had, bu< 



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it was a poor place. I rode among the little huts 
for many miles, but scarcely found any person 
that understood English : many could give me 
no answer at all, and some shook their heads and 
could just pronounce, " no English." Perhaps 
about a dozen persons gathered in the evening, 
who behaved soberly. After meeting we return- 
ed to Loch Nell. It was dark ; we had a little 
arm of the sea to cross, and the tide was in ; 
but protecting Goodness seemed to attend the 
pious labours of John Pemberton ; for though it 
was deep, we rode through in safety, and arrived 
about eleven at night. Our kind hostess received 
us again very cordially. She expressed some con- 
cern for me ; believing, from the distance I had 
travelled, that I had had no refreshment since 
breakfast, which was indeed the case. 

3. ' Passed on to Portnecrush, where we had a 
meeting in the evening. 

4. Entered Lochaber, and proceeded to Fort 
William, where, when the object of our coming 
was known, the free masons waited on us in a 
body, and offered us their lodge, which we ac- 
cepted. 

5. Had a meeting at eleven o'clock : a con- 
siderable number of people attended. David 



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Ducat appeared largely in testimony, and 8 pro- 
ceeded in a line so singular, that I was somewhat 
apprehensive of the consequences. We were 
now among the clans of Cameron and Mac-Don- 
ald, that rose in the rebellion in 1745, and rebel- 
lion was his subject. The conduct of such as 
rose up against their lawful sovereign was fully 
displayed, and it was remarked, that outward al- 
legiance might be observed by those who are re- 
bels at hearts, but that this sort of conduct could 
not impose on the King of Heaven. There were 
some in the meeting who had been in the rebel- 
lion ; and the term rebel so often occurred, that 
it could not fail to recall former ideas : however, 
the meeting was quiet, and afterwards John Pem- 
berton was remarkably favoured in testimony, 1 
never remember his thus appearing with great- 
er life and power ; I believe the evidence of truth 
prevailed over error and prejudice : for some, 
who entered the meeting scoffingly, soon became 
solid and serious, expressed their satisfaction 
afterwards, and showed us much kindness and 
attention. Anoiher meeting was appointed in 
the evening, which was still more fully attended, 
and was held to our own and others satisfaction. 
The governor, who had attended both meetings, 

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engaged us to breakfast with him next morning 
in the fort. 

6. John Pemberton felt a concern to have a 
select opportunity with the soldiers, to which the 
governor readily consented, and after breakfast 
had them and their officers collected in two large 
rooms ; they behaved very becomingly, and 
John Pemberton had a truly tendering opportu- 
nity with them ; he appeared twice in testimo- 
ny. We had afterwards much solid conversa- 
tion with the governor. He told us he was left 
on the field of battle in the engagement at Bun- 
ker's Hill, having received fourteen shot through 
his cloaths, and one through his body, and that he 
yet retained a ball in his leg, and another in his 
arm. John Pemberton observed to him, that such 
a signal preservation of life, amidst such danger, 
called for daily gratitude to the Almighty. We 
afterwards proceeded towards Fort Augustus. 
The weather had been uncommonly fine during 
our journey through the Highlands, yet we beheld 
large quantities of snow in the cliffs of Ben Nevis, 
so that I presume on these mountains it never dis- 
solves. We also saw this day many as poor huts 
as surely ever covered human beings ; they were 
entirely built of and covered with sods. Oh ! 



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ye that solace yourselves in your costly apart- 
ments ! while you tread the softest carpets or press 
your beds of down, remember that the poor High- 
lander sits on the earth, or stretches his weary 
limbs on the hard heath, gathered from the moun- 
tains. Tis true, ye may not be able to better his 
condition, yet let him have your sympathy, and 
it will teach you to be humble. We arrived late 
at Fort Augustus, but met with a friendly recep- 
tion from governor Trepaud, who was ready to 
grant us any room in the fort, and desired I 
would wait on him next morning, which I did ; 
he showed me the different rooms, and what ac- 
commodations he could make for the holding of 
a meeting, but at the same time proposed the 
chapel, which we accepted. It was First-day; 
when their minister had done, the governor gave 
information of our intended meeting to the peo- 
ple, and sent us word immediately. On our ar- 
rival, we found a large and orderly congregation; 
amongst whom several gospel truths were pub- 
lished, and John Pemberton appointed another 
meeting in the evening. After dinner, the day 
being pleasant, I took a walk among the cottages 
to a considerable distance. The people were al- 
most universally within. As I passed I heard 



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them at their devotions; their piety affected mc, 
and I could not but reflect how differently many 
of the inhabitants about the great towns in En- 
gland were spending their time. In my walk, I 
observed a new house, built after an English 
model, which excited my inquiry, and I found it 
had been erected by an officer, who had taken a 
considerable tract of land, by which a number of 
the inhabitants would have to leave their little 
homes, (which would be thrown down) and retire 
to some distant valley, or some other hill- side, 
there to erect themselves other habitations : the 
prospect of thus breaking up society of such ap- 
parent innocence and tranquillity awakened emo- 
tions of concern. Intimation being given to the 
officers that the company of the soldiers at meet- 
ing would be acceptable, they gave directions 
that they should attend ; and they marched in their 
ranks to the chapel, which was very full. The 
soldiers had received orders to march next morn- 
ing, in order to embark for the West Indies, 
John Pemberton was much enlarged in different 
testimonies amongst them ; the season seemed like 
a farewell to them ; he signified that he had often 
felt a near regard for soldiers, and intimated the 
uncertainty of life to all men, more particularly 



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to those in their situation, and he affectionately 
recommended to them to have the fear of God 
and the thoughts of their latter end daily before 
their eyes. Ah ! it is a reflection which now melts 
my heart, that probably, fallen in battle, the fine 
forms of many of these young men have long ago 
mouldered into dust, and their names, save by 
some near relation, are utterly forgotten : may the 
part that never dies of those thus hurried prema- 
turely from the stage of life feel a peaceful im- 
mortality, is the prayer of my soul ! But oh ! you 
that promote war and bloodshed in the earth, what- 
ever your pretensions it is all one to me, think, at 
the day of final retribution, how you must account 
to your God for the lives of his creatures ; I had 
almost said for their unrepented sins. Ye ought 
not only to consider yourselves as the parents of 
human calamity, but, from the licentiousness, im- 
morality, and irreligion of war, as the prime agents 
of eternal misery. Could any reflecting mind sit 
down unbiassed by prejudice, passion, interest, or 
opinion, and collect all the consequences, tem- 
poral and eternal, inseparable from war. if the 
review could be supported by the human in- 
tellect without destruction to it, the display of 
rniserv would be the most dreadful that ever 



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was contemplated. What a train of mournful in- 
cidents seem now pressing on my thoughts ! But 
I forbear. This is not the place to give way to 
the lamentable detail. After meeting we spent 
the evening with the governor and his wife, and 
I trust not unprofitably. 

8. We were to journey forward, but whither 
we should go was a trying consideration to dear 
John Pemberton. He had been at Inverness two 
years before, and from what he had suffered there, 
he owned, as a man, that he had rather have*rode 
five hundred miles another way, than visit it a- 
gain ; yet the drawings of duty seemed to lead 
thither, and to these he gave up. The appear- 
ance of the skies indicated a change of weather ; 
the people as we rode along were busily em- 
ployed housing their corn; the men with their 
ponies dragged it along the ground, but many 
of the poor women were bearing it on their 
shoulders. In what different modes, even on the 
same occasion, do the inhabitants of this island 
provide for their future wants ; and perhaps all 
feel nearly the same hopes of enjoying the fruits 
of their exertion — a mark of the equal benevo- 
lence of Divine Goodness in apportioning the hap- 
piness of his creatures. We passed through Strath 



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Errick, which is the Frazer's country, and ar- 
rived at Inverness in the evening. We alighted 
at Ettell's hotel, and were very respectfully re- 
ceived. As soon as we made our intentions of 
having a meeting known, the master of the inn 
offered to lay together two of his large upper 
rooms for our accommodation. We had seats 
placed in them, and notice given of a meeting to 
be at twelve o'clock. A large and respectable 
congregation collected, and behaved solidly. Da- 
vid Ducat appeared very satisfactorily, and John 
Pemberton was much favoured in testimony, and 
remarkably so in supplication. I thought it al- 
together an highly -favoured meeting. Another 
was appointed at six o'clock in the evening, when 
a still greater number attended ; it was indeed 
a crowded meeting : those who came before 
came again. Both friends had considerable ser- 
vice ; J. Pemberton was much enlarged, and the 
meeting on the whole was satisfactory. Though 
we had rode to Inverness under much discour- 
agement, we were now glad that we had come, 
John Pemberton said the conduct of the people 
was much changed since his former visit. We 
were now received with every mark of attention 
and respect, but it was once otherwise ; and from 



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what he had formerly felt at Inverness, he could 
have wished, if it had been right, never to have 
seen it more. I believe that in the evening of this 
day my beloved friend possessed himself in peace, 
which was a lesson of encouragement and instruc- 
tion : for though the way of our duty, and the 
way we ought to go, is sometimes covered as 
with tempests and with clouds, yet, if we advance 
with all humility as to ourselves, and with con* 
fidence towards God, the light of his favour will 
often disperse the darkness, and we shall jour- 
ney forward in peace. I know of no greater hap- 
piness to the soul than to be at peace with its Ma- 
ker, and to feel a portion of his favour. So cir- 
cumstanced, the trials and disappointments, the 
injuries and afflictions of this life, will be supporta- 
ble, because the love of God is too powerful for 
the malice of man ; because, if he is our friend, 
all our enemies are impotent ; and because the 
objects of our trials are perishable, but the object 
of our peace is eternal. 

We were about to take leave of the Highlands, 
which is perhaps as rugged a country as is in- 
habited by man, but where we might acknow- 
ledge we were favoured both outwardly and in* 
wardly. The hospitality and kindness of the 



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inhabitants, more than counterbalanced the un- 
promising aspect of the country : their respect- 
ful attention, their open and susceptible minds, 
ready to receive religious communications, toge- 
ther with the gracious ownings of his presence, 
whose cause we were endeavouring to promote, 
were sources of comfort to us that cheered our 
passage through these almost solitary regions. 

10. Rode in the forenoon to Nairan, and after- 
wards to Forres ; the day exceedingly wet. 

11. John Pemberton informed us of a concern he 
had felt to visit a district we had left behind, but 
that it had not been with sufficient clearness to men- 
tion it before. David Ducat inclined to press forward 
towards the half-year's meeting at Aberdeen. I ob- 
served that as the day was very stormy, we had best 
perhaps move neither way, but try the issue of a 
meeting, which was agreed upon ; and though the 
day was very cold, yet several attended. Another 
meeting was appointed in the evening, when a 
large number assembled : my friends were both 
engaged in testimony more than once, but it was 
apparent we had left the Highlands from the want 
of solidity among the people ; they however be- 
haved respectfully to us* An affecting account 
came this evening of six men being drowned in 

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ferrying over a river, the passage of which we must 
have attempted, if we had gone forward. 

12. John Pemberton found his mind a little 
relieved, and we passed on to Elgin, where we 
had a meeting ; after which we proceeded to Cul- 
len. 

13. Rode through Banff to Macduff, where 
John Pemberton had held a meeting before, but 
had left the place uneasy, and it had often turned 
up on his mind. We met with considerable 
openness, and appointed a meeting ; a number of 
solid sober-minded people attended ; the meeting 
was satisfactory, and another was appointed in the 
evening. In coming along, John Pemberton had 
observed Whitehills, a fishing village, which he 
Was desirous to visit ; so I returned a few miles 
to procure accommodation for a meeting, and to 
give notice. I was received at first agreeably by 
the people whither I was recommended, but on 
mentioning my profession and my errand, they 
showed a considerable dislike ; the mistress of the 
house observed, with some warmth, that they would 
have nothing to do with either quakers, clergy, or 
bishops, or any such people : however, after some 
further conversation and explanation on my part, 
way opened. The new prejudices we had to 



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Combat, as we passed along, were among the diffi- 
culties of this journey ; and it was sometimes even 
difficult to preserve becoming seriousness, on hear- 
ing the people relate the stra.ige and unaccounta- 
ble ideas they had formed of our society. What- 
ever use might arise from the labours of my 
friends, in promoting a reformation of life among 
the people, and in making them more acquainted 
with the means of salvation, I believe this journey 
might have some use, in removing a load of pre- 
judice from the minds of the people, and opening 
a door to future labour, if called for by the Master 
of the harvest. I returned to my companions at 
Macduff, where we had the most crowded meeting 
in the evening I remember to have seen in Scotland, 
yet the people were remarkably still and attentive. 
J. Pemberton was livingly opened in testimony, and 
the people seemed to have their countenances much 
turned towards us. 

14. At ten o'clock a meeting was held at 
Whitehills, in a new unfinished house, which was 
entirely filled; some sate on beams above, and 
many were without. David Ducat appeared in 
an informing testimony, as did John Pemberton, 
who was particularly favoured ; and the meeting 



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felt satisfactory: another was appointed in the 
afternoon. Five serious young people came on 
purpose to the meeting from Banff, dined with us, 
and stayed the second meeting, which was crowd- 
ed, but orderly. It is agreeable to find alteration 
take place in some minds from better informa- 
tion. Our landlady, who who was so odd in her 
remarks yesterday, treated us with much attention 
and kindness, and in taking leave of us, expressed 
her earnest, and I believe sincere, desires for our 
welfare. 

15. Proceeded on to Old Meldrum, where we 
were once more refreshed with the sight and so- 
ciety of our friends. 

16. Rode to Aberdeen ; ancient Robert Hervy, 
near eighty years of age, walked eighteen miles 
through the rain to the half-year's meeting: he 
seemed to possess an innocent green old age. 

17. Attended their monthly meeting. 

18. On this day was their half-year's meet- 
ing, which was attended but by one friend of 
Scotland, George Miller, of Edinburgh, in ad- 
dition to the members of Aberdeen monthly 
meeting: others had intended to be there, but 
were disappointed. As they were but just es- 
tablishing the discipline, much business came 
before the meeting, and it was satisfactory to 



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see the honest care of several friends in bringing 
things to a bearing. In the evening, at John Pem- 
berton's request, several friends of the half-year's 
meeting had a solid conference together : he in- 
formed them, that without a full sense of his ser- 
vices being performed in the north, he had come 
above an hundred and twenty miles to that 
eeting. He still found a concern to visit the 
northernmost part of Scotland lie with weight on 
his mind, but to return at this advanced season of 
the year into such a country seemed at the hazard 
of life. He wished friends to feel with him, and 
to communicate their sense freely, for it was a 
matter of great weight. His mind was strongly 
drawn towards the north, yet if he went he hardly 
expected to return, but if he could die in peace 
he was fully resigned. Friends from outward ap- 
pearances mostly discouraged the undertaking, for 
all the passages through the northern country 
were frequently blocked up by snow for many 
weeks together : yet they left him to divine direc* 
tion, and the feelings of his own mind. They 
expressed much sympathy with him, and were 
sincerely desirous for our preservation. David 
Ducat's observations seemed to weigh against 
going. I hardly expressed a sentiment, for 



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though it was to me a serious thing to be con* 
fined for months together in the impassable vallies 
of Caithness, yet I felt resigned to go north or 
south. 

19. It was agreed to have a meeting on First- 
day (21st) in the neighbourhood of Kingswall. 
George Miller and I went to prepare a place, and 
to give notice ; accommodations were obtained at 
Cuttlehill. 

20. A day of rest, the first I had since I en- 
tered Scotland. 

21. A meeting in the forenoon at Aberdeen : 
in the afternoon at Cuttlehill, which was crowd- 
ed : and in the evening another public meeting 
at Aberdeen. 

22. Wet ; we therefore rested. 

23. A more favourable morning. We con- 
sulted together on the trying concern of journey- 
ing northward. John Pemberton said that going 
northward felt to him like death to the body ; and 
going south like death to the soul. I thought it 
better to hazard the body, than to destroy peace of 
mind, and therefore proposed setting off for the 
north, and perhaps something fresh might open 
in a little time ; accordingly, after taking leave of 
our kind friends at Aberdeen, who seemed affect- 



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ed at our situation, we returned northward to Old 
Meldrum. 

24. Concluded to attend the week-day meeting 
at Killmuck, where John Pemberton had affection- 
ate and endearing service to the youth. 

25. Had a meeting in the forenoon at Old Mel- 
drum, and a more public one in the evening at the 
same place. 

26. John Pemberton had for many days expe- 
perienced a deep trying dispensation ; and he now 
began to feel some symptoms of a pleurisy. The 
weather was exceedingly cold, with a severe frost 
this morning, and though he had felt resigned to 
proceed northward, he found now some relief from 
the undertaking. We set our faces towards Eng- 
land ; and he told me, that if the great Master did 
not see meet to release him altogether, he wished 
me to accompany him in the spring ; the proposal 
affected me. He had in former summers visited 
the Orkney Isles, and other parts of Scotland ; his 
concern had now been for some time to the cold 
and barren region of Caithness. He had also in 
prospect a visit to the Hebrides or Western Isles, 
many of which we saw in our journey through the 
West Highlands. Our friends at Aberdeen re- 
joiced to see us return. 



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27. Intended moving forward again ; but Da- 
vid Ducat having received a hurt by the fall of his 
horse, we concluded to stay over First-day, and 
attended the meeting at Aberdeen in the forenoon, 
at the conclusion of which had a large public meet- 
ing at Gilliomstonc, where John Pemberton seem- 
ed more favoured than he had been since his prov- 
ing season respecting the north. Another pub- 
lic meeting was also held at Aberdeen in the 
evening ; at all of which, and on some other oc- 
casions, we had the satisfactory company of valu- 
able John Wigham. 

29. Took leave of our friends at Aberdeen, and 
passed Urie to Stonehaven. Something of a sor- 
rowful feeling accompanies the survey of places 
once the residence of wisdom, piety, and virtue, 
especially when no traces are found of the former 
inhabitants. Such was the reflection excited on 
passing Urie. We were not much comforted by 
what we found at Stonehaven, but our sorrow was 
more mingled with commiseration : we visited 
the poor scattered remains of our society there, 
seven in number : we found them weighed down 
by the pressure of poverty; their children had 
left them, and the society together, and there re- 
mained scarcely a comfort of life to cheer their old 
age. John Pemberton entered feelingly into their 



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situation ; he expressed his solicitude for their 
eternal welfare, and he administered to their out- 
ward necessities. He had before interested him- 
self on their behalf, and laboured to restore to 
them some property in the hands of one that had 
left the society. Ah ! ye that dwell in remote and 
lonely situations, if these few pages should reach 
you, let me recommend to you the dwelling near 
that power that will preserve and support you ; it 
will be the means of your present and everlasting 
comfort ; for it has been promulgated by him that 
breaks not his faith with his people, that if they 
seek first the kingdom of God, and his righteous- 
ness, all needful things shall be added ; and David 
could say , after a long life of experience, he had not 
seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging 
bread. Ye, too, to whose lot is committed the care 
of rising families, I feel and sympathize with you 
in your important charge. Endeavour to cultivate 
in the tender minds of your children the precious 
seeds sown there by the hand of Divine Goodness ; 
endeavour to give them a lively sense of justice, 
honesty, and sincerity ; endeavour to bring them 
up in gentleness, harmony, and kindness ; endea- 
vour to give them habits of diligence, temperance, 
and order ; finally, endeavour to bring them up in 

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the love of your heavenly Father, and the love oi 
his truth ; an affection for yourselves will be the 
consequence: you will not perhaps then be desert- 
ed in your old age, neither perhaps would the places 
where righteousness has flourished so soon be- 
come barren and desolate. 

30. Rode to Inverbervie, where we met with 
a friend's family, and had a meeting in the even- 
ing- 

31. Had two meetings; one in the forenoon, 
and another again in the evening. 

1st of Eleventh Month. Proceeded to Montrose, 
where we had two meetings ; the latter, being in 
the evening, was pretty fully attended^ and the 
people behaved soberly. 

2. Passed on to Brechine, where we had two 
meetings in their town-hall ; that in the evening 
was crowded; the people mostly behaved well. 
John Pemberton had considerable labour amongst 
them, and I thought the meeting in a good degree 
satisfactory. 

3. John Pemberton having felt some concern to 
visit Johnshaven, a considerable fishing town 
twelve or fourteen miles behind us, and the concern 
not leaving him, but rather increasing, we returned, 
and had a meeting; the people behaved agreea 



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blv, though the house was much crowded. John 
Pemberton seemed much favoured amongst them, 
and appointed another meeting at nine next morn- 
ing ; when I proceeded to St. Siris to make pre- 
paration for a meeting in that neighbourhood, and 
pitched on a place at Mill-of-woodstone, where, on 
the arrival of my friends, a great number of people 
assembled. Some unpleasant circumstances at first 
tended to unsettle the meeting, but on proper ad- 
monition the people became still. Considerable 
public labour was used among them, and I trust 
the meeting ended satisfactorily. 

5. Rode to Dundee. 

6. We had two meetings. In the first, John 
Pemberton was very powerfully exercised in pray- 
er. The meeting in the evening was much more 
fully attended. We were afterwards visited by a 
sensible young man, who seemed, by his commu- 
nications, to have a mind strongly impressed at 
times with religious conviction. 

7. In the morning a respectable looking man 
came to see us, desiring we would stay another 
day with them, and acquainting us that a young 
man that lived with him had been uncommonly 
affected by what he had heard. But intending for 
St. Andrew's, we passed on to that place. The 



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Provost and other magistrates readily granted us 
their town-hall, where we had a meeting in the 
evening, with people of various descriptions, and 
various conduct ; many of them behaved very be- 
comingly, and others of them with lightness, which 
was rebuked ; the meeting was afterwards still, 
solid, and satisfactory. John Pemberton appeared 
livingly in testimony, and appointed another meet- 
ing next day at eleven o'clock. 

8. A greater number of persons were at the 
meeting, and I trust it was attended with increased 
solemnity. My friends were enabled to labour in 
the life among an attentive and solid people. Ano- 
ther meeting was appointed in the evening; and 
though the night was very stormy, so that it was 
with difficulty we passed along the streets, yet the 
people collected in considerable numbers, and be- 
haved with their wonted solidity. John Pemberton 
had much service amongst them in different testi- 
monies, and in his last addressed the people in a 
very tender and affectionate manner. Many of 
them afterwards expressed peculiar satisfaction, 
and in different conversations acknowledged their 
minds had experienced a total change, as to their 
ideas of our profession. Though we were now 
among colleges, professors, and the learned, yet we 



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found much openness as well as kindness. John 
Pemberton had found his mind particularly drawn 
to this place ; we approached it with some degree 
of awe ; yet our visits to few places were more 
agreeable and satisfactory. St. Andrew's is a 
place with its public buildings in ruins : other 
places in Scotland have had their cathedrals of 
considerable splendor, particularly Elgin and Ar- 
broath, which are now demolished and desert- 
ed. Splendid edifices for public worship seem 
to me to be more likely to excite admiration in 
the minds of the audience for the ingenuity of 
the artist, than to dispose the people to that 
humble frame of mind that becomes them when 
assembled before the Lord. Christianity en- 
joins an inward and spiritual worship ; then ought 
not its accommodations to partake of its own 
simplicity ? Perhaps it is the vanity of man that 
pretends to assist the cause of heaven in build- 
ing palaces for men to humble themselves in; 
perhaps it is his pride that pulls them down 
with such fury as was used to the places I have 
mentioned. The ostentation that built, and the 
religious fury that demolished, might be equally 
remote from true and unaffected piety. 



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9. Left St. Andrew's: my companions rode 
straight to Cupar. I went a few miles another 
w*ay, to a place called Leuchars r to make pre- 
paration for a meeting on First-day ; but I found 
the obtaining a place as difficult as in the early part 
of this journey. Among others I applied at a 
school, but the master, with looks of bitterness 
that I cannot easily forget, shut the door in my 
face while I was explaining my errand, without 
any reply. Being amongst strangers, and alone, 
in turning away I could not but feel such incivility, 
but was not discouraged from further applications : 
I went to the castle, the master was not at home, 
but his wife cheerfully granted me a large barn. I 
then spread information, returned to the school, 
opened the door, and informed the scholars ; the 
master looked at me with surprize, but said no- 
thing. Then leaving the place, I joined my com- 
panions at Cupar, where we had a meeting in the 
evening. 

10. Rested. 

11. Set off for Leuchars; as we approached 
the place, we saw a large crowd assembled about 
the barn ; to all appearance a mob. As we 
entered thev seemed a rude tumultuous set of 



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people, amongst whom however we were mer- 
cifully supported : their disorderly and restless 
behaviour suddenly subsided ; they became set- 
tled and still, and it proved a very solid and 
satisfactory meeting ; for, as if in an instant, 
the minds of the people seemed prepared to 
receive the gospel truths that were largely 
spread amongst them. Returned to St. Andrew's 
to lodge, where we were received again very 
kindly. 

12. Went to Pittenweem ; the magistrates were 
very shy of granting us the town-hall ; I believe 
that I waited five or six times on them before it 
was obtained. Had I been pursuing my own 
objects, under such discouragements, I believe 
they would have been given up e'er then. Had 
two meetings there on the 13th, and way so open- 
ed, that we met with some remarkable instances of 
kindness. 

14. Moved on to Anstruther, and obtained their 
town-hall, where we had a large, but rather un- 
settled meeting ; not so much, I thought, from 
any dislike to us, as from a general thoughtless- 
ness about religion. We had another meeting in 
the evening ; full as many attended, and their be- 
haviour was perhaps rather improved ; though they 



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still appeared to have much to learn of religious 
seriousness. 

15. Went to Crail, where the people, we were 
informed, were dark and bigoted : we easily how- 
ever found entrance among them, and had a meet, 
ing in their town -hall at twelve o'clock, which 
was very full. The people seemed rude, undis- 
ciplined ; but after they got settled, behaved tole- 
rably ; and another meeting was appointed at six 
o'clock. The assembly in the evening, with some 
small exception, was one restless crowd, which 
it was difficult to impress with any ideas of seri- 
ousness or order : John Pemberton informed them, 
he had held meetings with the blacks from Africa, 
and the Indian natives of America, men accounted 
heathens and savages, but had never seen any 
thing like such behaviour in them. The people 
were at one time so unsettled, that when John Pem- 
berton rose to deliver what came before him, he 
was obliged to sit down again. However, at more 
quiet intervals, he was enabled to discharge his 
duty amongst them: but from the excessive crowd, 
the place in a little time became so heated, that 
drops like dew ran down the walls ; so we broke up 
the meeting. 

16. We were now drawing near Edinburgh, 



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and John Pemberton, finding himself almost worn 
out with exercise of body and mind, proposed our 
going there to rest for a few days. We passed 
through several small towns and villages, which 
John Pemberton had mostly visited before ; and 
arriving at Edinburgh in the evening, were kindly 
received by our friend George Miller, at whose 
house we rested about ten days. But though we 
ceased from travelling about, the service of John 
Pemberton was not suspended. His love to 
friends, and care for the good order of society, 
were manifested during our stay. We attended 
the monthly meeting of Edinburgh, in which th.e 
counsel of John Pemberton was serviceable and 
important. 

26. Had two meetings at Musselburgh ; one 
at mid-day, the other in the evening. But little 
openness appeared in the people, and perhaps 
they were seasons rather of exercise than of re- 
freshment. 

27. Went to Preston Pans, where we found 
some difficulty in obtaining accommodation for 
a meeting, which, after we had succeeded, was 
appointed at six o'clock. A considerable num- 
ber of people assembled, but it was to be feared 
that not many attended from religious motives. 

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Another meeting was appointed at eleven o'clock 
next day. When the time came, but few at- 
tended, and still fewer behaved as they ought ; 
the conduct of some was indeed truly painful; 
yet some gospel labour was bestowed, and John 
Pemberton closed the meeting in fervent, living 
prayer. We had intended now to have left the 
place, but John Pemberton still felt a compas- 
sionate regard for the people, and found his mind 
oppressed when about to leave them ; so we gave 
notice of another meeting in the evening, which 
was more fully attended, and accompanied by 
more becoming behaviour, though without doors 
there was much rioting and rudeness : it was, 
notwithstanding, a rather satisfactory meeting, 
and both my friends were engaged in testimony. 
It was observable that on the side next England, 
both of Edinburgh and Glasgow, the people 
were rudest in their manners, and the most un- 
favourably disposed to receive religious commu- 
nication. 

29. Returned to their Fifth-day meeting at 
Edinburgh. In the evening John Pemberton 
opened his mind a little, and his tried situation 
awakened our tender sympathy. He said that he 
did not feel his mind # set free from Scotland, yet 



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the gospel ability for appointing and holding meet- 
ings seemed nearly withdrawn. The season 
was now becoming severe, and he had wished to 
have passed the depth of winter in England; 
50 it was concluded to move forward in the morn- 
ing, and try if the great Master would release him 
for the present. 

30. Took leave of our worthy friends at Edin- 
burgh, who had refreshed us with their kindness. 
We dined at Bankhouse, and though our belov- 
ed friend seemed in a low and stripped situation, 
he expressed much satisfaction in reviewing our 
long and arduous journey, and the harmony that 
had subsisted among us. We lodged at Selkirk, 
and when I went into his room before day in the 
morning, he said we must now part : he had been 
willing to try to return to England, but found he 
must now go back. He said my company would 
have been as desirable to him as ever, but that 
having been long from home, he could not think 
of detaining me longer from my family. Knowing 
that he still wished for light on his path, and to 
act in the obedience, I did not attempt to draw 
him further, so observed I could not think of leav- 
ing him there, but at least wished to see him back 
to Edinburgh. David Ducat made the same pro 



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posal, and seemed desirous to go ; so I parted 
with my aged friends at Selkirk, and it was a trial, 
after all, to leave them behind me. 

It may perhaps be remarked, in perusing this 
small narrative, that my faith was sometimes not 
strong, and that I did not see the extent of such 
labour always clearly required. I was not, how- 
every, conscious of having withheld the little assist- 
ance in my power through the trying journey, and 
it might have been expected that I should have 
felt a small portion of peace on my return. I seem- 
ed indeed, as I approached home, to anticipate a 
joy in mingling again with my family : but for 
many days after I returned, such a weight and 
sadness sat on my spirits as I never experienced 
on any other occasion. I am equally solicitous 
of not attributing the suggestions of my own mind 
to any thing at all high, as I should be not to rob 
condescending Goodness of his due, when pleas- 
ed to awaken, to enlighten, or to comfort me : it 
seemed at length as if a clearer sense of my friends 
concern was given me than I had before experi- 
enced. The object of his engagement was con- 
tinually before me ; and I believe I then saw clear- 
ly how the pious mind may be drawn by its author 



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from all the outward enjoyments of life, and be di- 
rected to the poor and lowly habitations of its fel- 
low creatures, there to labour to raise their views 
to things of everlasting moment ; and that it can 
have no peace but in so labouring. At the time I 
have been alluding to, all doubts of the foundation 
of my friend's concern were removed ; and though 
I could not at times before conceive the necessity 
of his religious solicitude, sometimes among a 
people apparently unworthy, I was at length so 
fully convinced of it, and of the consequences that 
would have resulted from withdrawing from the 
service, that I should have wished to have been 
in the poorest hut in the poorest part of all Scot- 
land, with a peaceful mind, in preference to what 
I then experienced. I know not that I ever men- 
tioned this, but it is now so lively on my mind, 
and at the distance of several years, that I am free 
to communicate it. And here I would conclude 
with observing, that to be at peace with the Al- 
mighty, and to have our dependance on him, is 
the proper disposition of mind for the true Chris- 
tian, and is the only foundation for substantial 
happiness. Were it so with us all, what a desira- 
ble turn would it give to our thoughts ? We 
should then look upon the trials of life, as the ef- 



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forts of a kind parent to wean us from the breast 
of this world, and to prepare as for higher stations 
of happiness : we should receive afflictions as our 
instructors, sent to teach us virtue, patience, for- 
titude and humility : in every distress we should 
have one to look up to, the light of whose counte- 
nance can spread a serenity over our spirits, which 
all the blandishments of this world can never ef- 
fect. We should then, as becomes us> receive 
favourable occurrences, and unexpected comforts, 
as marks of heavenly kindness, and providential 
blessings. This, on the one hand, would relieve 
us from our repinings, and on the other, would 
refine our natures and sweeten our dispositions. 
Thus our society here would be innocent and en- 
dearing among men, and we should be fitted for 
the company of angels hereafter. 



A SKETCH OF THE CHARACTER 



JOHN PEMBERTON, 



Part of the following was written in a letter to 
James Pemberton, under the immediate impres- 
sion of the tidings of the death of his brother John 
Pemberton. I knew nothing of its publication 
till I saw it in print, along with the testimony of 
the monthly meeting of Pyrmont, with which 
testimony my heart joins in unison. On perusing 
again what I then wrote, other parts of his charac- 
ter revive in my remembrance, which I now unite 
therewith, retaining still the form of the original 
letter. I do not attempt to write the life of John 
Pemberton ; I have neither materials nor perhaps 
religious experience for the undertaking. Yet 
such a life would be a useful lesson to society : it 



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would not only unfold an account of his great 
love to God, but in a particular manner would 
show what man ought to be to man. Some little 
idea, however, may be formed of the tenor of his 
life, from a sketch of his character, and that is all 
I propose. 



Yamvath, 25 th of the Fourth month) 1795. 
To James Pemberton, 

The friendship I had for, and the many tokens 
of goodwill I received from, thy worthy, deceased 
brother, make me thus willing to address thee. — 
It is now about seven years since I took my last 
leave of him ; yet his memory is as fresh to my 
mind, as it is dear to my remembrance, and the 
account of his death seems as much to have 
awakened my tenderness, as if I had beheld 
his last struggles, or seen him laid in the grave. 

Though it may be sorrowful to affection, to 
trace those virtues that can be seen no more 
but in remembrance, still there is a secret satis- 
faction in recollecting and relating the piety of 



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those to whom we have en United in a dis- 
interested friendship: and as in travelling, the 
disposition and character are unfolded, and being 
in difficulties together endears us to each other, 
these may account for my knowledge of, and affec- 
tion for, my deceased friend. 

When we first set out together in 1787, we were 
little known to one another, and our difference in 
years was very considerable : yet treating me with 
the tenderness of a father, and the confidence of a 
friend, I soon felt united to him in his engage- 
ment, and beheld his proceedings with inward ap* 
probation. 

To commend the dead, by recording their deeds, 
may sometimes be of advantage to the living, inas- 
much as it may excite to virtuous actions : but as 
nothing like flattery ever passed between us when 
we trod the path of life together, I should be far 
from wishing to offer any thing like it to his me- 
mory ; yet reflecting on the general selfishness of 
mankind, and ruminating on the life of my friend* 
my heart feels a tender sense of his sincere bene- 
volence and worth, that I know not how to ex- 
press. He was indeed a disinterested man. The 
desire of wealth and distinction, and the lawful 
gratification of our natures, the general pursuits 

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of other men, seemed hardly to make a part of hi& 
motives : he even appeared to be got past that re- 
fined selfishness, that seeks the love of the virtu- 
ous, and the pleasure of performing virtuous ac- 
tions ; the glory of God, and the good of his fel- 
low creatures, seemed to be the pure spring of his 
actions. Perhaps none in our remembrance lived 
less to himself, or sought his own gratifications 
less, than John Pemberton. Doing good being 
the leading object of his mind on all occasions, I 
believe daily instances occurred through the whole 
of our journey as testimonies thereof: but I shall 
confine myself to one or two examples. When 
we were at Inverary, the residence of the duke of 
Argyle, he, with other persons of rank, came to see 
us, showed us kindness, and conversed very re- 
spectfully ; but the time was too precious to be 
spent in the intercourse of civility : he immediate- 
ly drew the attention of the duke to the subject of 
the slave-trade, requested him to use his influence 
in parliament for its abolition, and put a book into 
his hands on that important subject. He held other 
conversations at Inverary for humane purposes, 
besides that with the duke of Argyle. I accom- 
panied him to the jail ; there were two convicts 
under sentence of transportation ; he inquired into 



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their particular circumstances, and affectionately 
advised them as to their future proceedings, in or- 
der that they might, by their good conduct, reco- 
ver their lost rank in civil society, administering 
withal a little to their present necessities. I have 
been told, and I think it ought not to be forgotten, 
that on the day of his marriage, a time when most 
men are so taken up with their own happiness as 
to forget that there is misery elsewhere, he ordered 
provisions to be sent to all the prisoners in Phila- 
delphia. I have also been informed, that frequent- 
ly, on market-day evenings, he would himself go 
to the shambles, and lay out his money for the like 
purposes. Now if such instances of care for his 
fellow creatures have come to my limited know- 
ledge, to what a sum of benevolence must the 
long life of such an one amount ! Yet, humble in 
all his expectations, and diffident of his own at- 
tainments, I remember, when we were once con- 
versing seriously together on the subject of futurity, 
he observed " When the Almighty sees meet to 
release me, I should be thankful to be at rest." 
I do not enter the remark from any doubt in my 
friend, or myself, of a state of divine felicity when 
the pure spirit leaves its earthly habitation, but to 
.show that the true Christian is ever lowly in his 



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pretensions, and more concerned for the work than 
the reward, in resignation leaving all to the righ- 
teous Judge of heaven and earth. 

His deportment among men, for his station and 
years, was a model to be imitated. In his dis- 
position he was modest; vet when his duty (as it 
frequently did) led him among the great and dis- 
tinguished, his manner was plain, solid, and digni- 
fied. To the different ranks of sober people, he 
was open and communicative. He was likewise 
an uncommon observer of what passed before him 
on the stage of life, not only beholding with ready 
attention the conduct of mankind where he came ) 
with a judgment of its tendency, but he also had 
a knowledge beyond what might be expected, as 
weil of the various regulations of general society, 
as of the useful avocations of life : and it seemed 
to be among his enjoyments, to stand and talk 
with different artisans where he passed. I do not 
remember often to have been more agreeably en- 
tertained, than when I used to find him wrapped 
up in his great coat, in familiar conversation with 
the sailors at their work. 

In the public prisons, those receptacles of human 
wretchedness, the sweet influence of his Christian 
charity was diffused, not only in his generou c 



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donations to alleviate the misery of hunger and 
want, but in expressions of kind concern for that 
part which never dies : so that the dark and sul- 
len countenances of robbers would soften through 
a sense of gratitude ; and the tongues that lately- 
blasphemed their Maker, would now pray to him 
for the preservation of their benefactor. But his 
reverence for the Divine Being was very great ; 
and he felt little less than anguish of heart, if at 
any time he heard the holy name profaned. His 
reproof on those occasions was indeed serious, 
and his expostulations earnest; evincing a con- 
scientious love and duty to the Almighty, and an 
interest for the eternal well-being of those who 
were transgressing his law ; and he seldom failed 
of bringing such transgressors to own the evil, 
and express their sorrow for it. 

In his life and conversation he was indeed a 
preacher of righteousness. His conversation and 
conduct were instructive, edifying, and impres- 
sive ; and, distinct from his labours as a minister, 
the cause of religion, sobriety, and virtue, was 
forwarded by his company: his open and kind 
behaviour made him recollected where he came. 
The remembering of John Pemberton would 



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strengthen the hands of virtue. His innocent mind, 
as in its sphere, seemed to delight in the company 
of children ; yet he paid perhaps a still more 
marked attention to age and infirmity : and I do 
not remember sharper expressions of his disap- 
probation, than when he found the hoary head 
insulted, and the claims of declining years ne- 
glected. 

To the poor he addressed himself with great 
tenderness and condescension, often signifying to 
them, that he was not himself above the suffer- 
ings incident to human beings, and that both were 
equally under the notice of divine goodness : and 
he seldom left them without their partaking of his 
bounty. It was truly admirable with what interest, 
ease, and delicacy, he would enter into the pri- 
vate concerns of poor families, with a view to do 
them good : he might indeed be said to be the 
poor man's confiding councillor and friend. In 
reading the New Testament (whose holy precepts 
often bring conviction and consolation to my mind) 
there seems no injunction of inspiration more 
difficult to human nature, than that of loving 
our neighbours as ourselves, and 1 never knew 
any one that came nearer up to it than John Pem- 
berton. Among the various instances that might 



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be adduced to support the opinion, was that of 
his assisting those in low circumstances with his 
money and his credit : if the sober and indus- 
trious wanted a capital to begin business, if he 
had it not of his own, he went to borrow for them, 
and entered into security for the repayment. 
When the solemn undertaking of his visit to 
Great Britain was drawing to maturity, lest any 
should suffer by a transaction in which he had any 
concern, his thoughtful, honourable and consistent 
mind came to a resolution of disposing of estates, 
I have been told, to a considerable amount ; and 
he paid off the sums for which he was engaged, 
and took the securities upon himself. Ye with 
overflowing fortunes, but whose minds are wrapt 
up in your possessions, read this, and think of 
doing good ! Of his obedience to, and thorough 
dependance on the Almighty (which are the marks 
of a " good and faithful servant") but few strong- 
er instances could be produced than what occurred 
on the serious occasion I have mentioned. At 
the time he embarked for Europe, war subsisted 
between Great Britain and America : a law was 
then in force, which made it death, with forfeiture 
of estates, to go within the British lines without a 
passport* For a passport he had not freedom in 



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his mind to apply, but addressed government as 
follows : 

To the President and Council. 

Having, by the constraining power of God's 
iove influencing my spirit, been at times engaged 
to call sinners to repentance and amendment of 
life, and to publish the glad tidings of peace, life, 
and salvation, through Christ Jesus our Lord and 
Saviour ; and finding my mind drawn and engag- 
ed, by the same divine power and love, to visit 
my brethren in religious profession in Europe, 
as the Lord may open my way ; 1 have, agreea- 
ble to the regular, decent, and orderly way, used 
in our religious society, solidly opened my con- 
cern to Friends here, who,, -after deliberate and 
weighty consideration, have signified their sympa- 
thy, unity, and concurrence with this religious 
engagement, by their certificates ; leaving me 
to the Lord, and the guidance of his Holy Spi- 
rit. And believing the time come for me to move 
forward, and leave my beloved country, my near 
connexions, and whatever is dear to me in this 
life, I inform you hereof : and do declare, that 
I have no sinister view or worldly concern to pro* 



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mote, but singly the honest and upright discharge 
of a duty, laid and enjoined on me, as I believe, 
by that almighty and holy Being who formed us 
for his glory, and hath a right to our service, to 
be obeyed and followed in all things ; for therein 
consists our peace and happiness here and for ever. 
And believing the gospel of Christ to be free, the 
true ministers thereof ought to be free, and not 
interrupted in their pious, religious endeavours 
for the promotion of piety, virtue and godly living. 
Under this consideration, and not from a disposi- 
tion to give offence, I dare not make the consent 
of human authority a condition of my obedience 
to divine requiring ; yet am willing by thus ma- 
king my case known to you, to remove all oc- 
casion of misapprehension or misrepresentation. 
And recommending you with myself to God, 
and to the word of his grace nigh in the heart, 
that by attention and obedience thereto, we may 
experience peace in our minds here, and happiness 
hereafter, 

I remain your real friend, 

John Pembertok, 

Philadelphia, 5th month. 
30th, 1782. 

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Being single-hearted and sincere, he experienced 
preservation ; though he was afterwards informed 
that one or two of the members were for putting 
the laws in execution against his property, but the 
generality of the council were convinced that his 
journey was purely from religious, not political 
motives. 

When the good order of our society requited 
his assistance, either in supporting the testimony, 
or in dealing with delinquents, he proceeded with 
that religious boldness that accompanies a con- 
scientious and disinterested mind. In what con- 
cerned its religious order and economy he was 
clear in his conceptions, and ready in expression ; 
yet to the judgment of others, in what related to 
himself, he paid the greatest deference : and if, at 
any time, he perceived a hesitation in others to 
strengthen his own sense of duty, he felt the hum- 
bling oppression of a diffident mind. Amidst his 
trials he was generally preserved in patience : if, 
indeed, it was at any time suspended, it was when 
he thought he had fallen short in the performance 
of his religious duty, often saying, " Ah! I am a 
poor unprofitable servant;' yet many can bear tes- 
timony, that health and strength of body, and 



S3 

the comforts of this life, were sacrificed to the ser- 
vice of his great Master. 

In his solid and acceptable ministry he had of- 
ten to recommend purity of heart and life, and a 
humble walking before God, and daily dependence 
on him : indeed, though in all his conduct he was 
careful to act agreeably to the principles and true 
simplicity of our profession, and this concern was 
extended to all professing with us, wherever he 
came, yet in his public labours among others, he 
was more engaged to impress a reverence for the 
Almighty on the minds of the people, and to pro- 
mote the cause of universal righteousness, than to 
establish points of opinion, or fix particular modes 
of religious conduct. It might be said his good- 
will was universal. 

I am inclined to believe that his natural turn 
of mind was open and unsuspecting, with a dis- 
position to innocent cheerfulness ; but of all men 
I ever knew, the greatest change of countenance 
was exhibited from his different situations of 
mind. When his spirit was deeply exercised, 
there was in his aspect an almost aweful solemni- 
ty; but when he relaxed amongst his friends, 
the most unreserved and sincere cheerfulness I 
ever saw. 



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He was a shining example of punctuality, dis- 
interestedness, and integrity. In fine, perhaps to 
none in the present generation could the charac- 
ter given in holy writ to Nathanael be more pro- 
perly applied, " Behold an Israelite indeed, in 
whom is no guile." 

And now that my beloved friend, over whose 
memory I have poured the tear of unaffected re- 
gard, has done his part here, may the purity of his 
example find a place in the minds of survivors : 
did the purity of his example prevail as generally, 
as his love to mankind was extended, what a har- 
mony and happiness it would promote even in this 
life ! And when this perishable life, with all its 
trials and frailties may close, I have no doubt, 
but that Divine Power, which formed our immor- 
tal spirits, and visits them from time to time with 
his love, would receive them into his peaceful 
kingdom. 



TO THE 

HIGHLANDS OF SCOTLAND, 

BY T. WILKINSON. 



WHILE over many a highland hill I stray, 
And pick through many a glen my devious way , 
Qn every side I cast my wond'ring eyes, 
Where lakes expand, or rugged mountains rise ; 
And still I find new pleasure as I go, 
Wherever hills ascend, or waters flow. 
And backward oft my silent musings stray 
Among the charming groves of Invera'y. 
Not fresher lawns on Albion's bosom smile, 
Not taller forests crown her fruitful isle ; 
Not bolder hills our southern skies invade, 
Nor boast our winding vales a deeper shade. 

Argyle ! would other wealthy lords agree, 
To clothe with wood their naked plains like thee ; 
To bid the rock with infant forests spring, 
And call the birds on silent hills to sing ; 
The vacant hand of poverty employ, 
And fill the cottages with humble joy ; 
Then rocks in barren majesty array'd, 
Would wrap their limbs in beauty's softest shade ; 
Among his hills then would the native stay, 
Nor seek for happier fortunes far away ; 
Then would the land increasing thousands bear. 
Md o'er the sea her cheerful mountains rear 



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But not these bold luxuriant scenes confine 
My wand'ring search, or stay an heart like mine 
I love to pierce the peasant's humblest cell ; 
I love to see how all my brethren dwell ; 
And so it fits a social mind to trace 
The various lots assign'd to human race. 

Peace to the humble swain, whose simple lot 
Is bounded by the narrow highland cot ; 
Joy to the noble hospitable breast, 
Whose pillow sinks the stranger into rest. 
Whose ready board his every want supplies, 
And converse bids his drooping spirits rise. 
Such have I found the highland vales among, 
Such kindness well may warm my grateful song 

Ye hills farewel ! if e'er I rest again 
On the soft bosom of my native plain, 
Of highland scenes my tongue shall often tell. 
My heart shall long on highland kindness dwell 
Nor will, I trust, oblivion soon efface 
From the remembrance of this gen'rous race ; 
The pious toils my lov'd companions* bore, 
Where men like us were never seen before ; 
The voice of love their deepest vallies found, 
Along their mountains ran the gospel sound ; 
Sweet was the sound, and pow'rful was the call 
To heav'n within, the happiness of all : 

The modest highland maid the aged dame, 

The cottager and chief together came ; 

Silent they sat, and wonder'd when they knew 
That gospel love so far its votaries drew. 

* John Pemberton and D. Due a* 



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Price one dollar in boards ; one dollar and twenty-five cents in sheep ; 
one dollar and seventy-five cents in calf, and two dollars in calf extra. 

OCj 3 The second volume may be separately obtained, and contains, 
besides the West Indies, several new Lyric Pieces, &c. among which 
are— The Harp of Sorrow, Pope's Willow, A Walk in Spring, the Dial, 
the Roses, an Epitaph, the Glow-Worm, Bole-Hill Trees, the Mole- 
Hill, the Cast-away-Ship, the Sequel, Verses to the Memory of " a Fe- 
male, whom sickness had reconciled to the notes of sorrow." 

JAMES P. PARKE has issued proposals for republishing in this 
country a new and valuable Periodical Work, entitled " THE 
PHILANTHROPIST," the first number of which has lately made its 
appearance in London. The great object contemplated by the editors 
of tbis publication, may be seen by the following Address — 

" To the Public. The object of this work is to encourage bene- 
volent feelings, and to shew how they may be most beneficially exert- 
ed, particularly by pointing out to those who occupy the middle and 
superior ranks in society, the results of such endeavours as have proved 
successful in alleviating the miseries of man, and improving his moral 
character. 

" The Philanthropist will contain details of many charitable insti- 
tutions, not only in the United Kingdoms, but upon the Continent, and 
more especially of those for the education of the poor, the direct ten- 
dency of which must be, to diminish the number of crimes, and to exalt 
the moral character of a nation. The means used to evade the ope- 
ration of the Act for Abolishing the Slave Trade, as well as the legal 
measures which may have been successfully employed to counteract 
them, will be duly noticed. The efforts of the institution for the civili- 
zation of Africa — the attempts so successfully making for the same 
purpose among the North American Indians — the subject of Prison 
Discipline, and the effect of Capital Punishment upon the moral cha- 
racter of a People, v ill form an important part of the proposed under • 
taking. 



n Such extracts from the works of respectable travellers, will be 
occasionally introduced, as give a just picture of man in his unculti- 
vated state ; and from the connexions of those persons who are en- 
gaged in this work, the Philanthropist may be expected to contain a 
number of original essays and communications. It is hoped, that the 
whole will form an interesting publication, having but one object, that 
of promulgating whatever may be calculated to strengthen the bands 
of society, and promote universal benevolence.'* 

THE CONTENTS OF THE FIRST NUMBER. 

On the duty and pleasure of cultivating benevolent dispositions. 

On the most rational means of promoting civilization in barbarous 
states. 

An Account of some successful attempts to civilize the Hottentots in 
the neighbourhood of the Cape of Good Hope. 

A Summary Account of the means used after the treaty of Greenville, 
in 1795, to promote the civilization of the Indians in some parts 
of North America. 

Account of a society to promote the civilization of Africa ; and of some 
attempts to evade the Act for the Abolition of the Slave Trade. 

On the Penal Law of England with respect to Capital Punishments, 
and as connected with the transportation and penitentiary sys- 
tems. 

On the importance of promoting the general education of the poor. 

Extracts from an American paper, entitled the Albany Register, dated 
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1810. 

A review of the West Indies : a Poem, in four parts : by James Mont- 
gomery. 

CONDITIONS. 

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Each number will contain about 100 pages, and be delivered to 
subscribers at 50 cents, payable half yearly. 

Subscribers who reside in the country, to pay in advance. 

Subscriptions also will be received at the Book-stores of Kimber 
and Conrad, Edward Parker, and B. 8c T. Kite, Philadelphia ; Abra- 
ham Shearman, jun. New-Bedford ; Collins 8c Co. New-York; D. Al- 
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